Conqueror's Blade
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Jam Out with J-Rock & J-Pop Playlists on Spotify!
If you want to truly immerse yourself in the Japanese-inspired Conqueror’s Blade: Sengoku Season, you need music!
Check out two new Season-themed Conqueror’s Blade Spotify playlists, showing off the best J-Rock and J-Pop artists out there.
Rock out to the Dragon Fire playlist featuring bands like DIR EN GREY, coldrain, HYDE, and cinema staff, then sit back and enjoy pop delights from Ayumi Hamasaki, millennium parade, Aneka, and many more in the Sakura Blossoms playlist!
Dragon Fire Playlist
Sakura Blossoms Playlist
If you’re in the mood for more terrific tunes, check out previous Season-themed and holiday playlists over on the official Conqueror’s Blade Spotify page.
ADVISORY: Some songs may feature explicit content.
Conqueror’s Tales: Here Be Dragons
Most Japanese dragons are water-dwelling, associated with rainfall. During times of drought in ancient Japan, Buddhist monks held ceremonies to persuade the dragon king to bring rain, perhaps the reason why dragons are also associated with wealth and good fortune, as their power to bring rain guarantees a bountiful harvest.
In the book Japanese Mythology by Juro Oyama, Oyama cites that “Japan is a land of myths, folk tales, legends, and folklore”, and “like many other myths, Japanese mythology is set against a backdrop of historical events.”
Many of the dragons mentioned in Japanese mythology are inspired by the real-life events of the nation's history or served to teach a lesson against the backdrop of a specific cultural or economic climate.
Japanese dragons were first mentioned in the Kojiki (680 AD) and the Nihongi (720 AD), ancient books containing legends about the origin of Japan. The best-known stories are the legends of Yamata No Orochi, Watatsumi, and Mizuchi.
Mizuchi
Mizuchi (also known as the Hornless Dragon or The Four-Legged Dragon) was a water dragon who resided in the Kawashima River and met a terrible end after slaughtering nearby travellers. Mizuchi would spit venom at passers-by until challenged by Agatamori, a great warrior.
Agatamori threw three calabashes (gourds) into the river, which floated on the surface. He then challenged Mizuchi to sink them—or be slain.
Mizuchi was a shapeshifter and transformed into a deer in an attempt to submerge the calabashes but failed. When Agatamori slayed the dragon, the legend tells of the river turning red. The river was then renamed ‘The Pool of Agatamori’.
The story of Mizuchi may represent the human sacrifices made to rivers to appease their gods in ancient Japan during floods.
Water Dragon (Mizuchi) by Keisai Eisen (c. 1830-1848)
Yamata No Orochi
Yamata no Orochi was an eight-tailed, eight-headed beast of a dragon, who lived near the Hi River in Izumo City. Each head symbolised an element—water, earth, wind, fire, lightning, light, darkness, and venom. In addition to his terrifying number of appendages, his body was long enough to stretch over eight hills and eight mountains!
Legend has it that Yamata no Orochi devoured one young girl a year in order to be placated, and the people of the Koshi province were petrified by his cruelty.
The King of Izumo was about to offer his eighth and last daughter to Yamata no Orochi as sacrifice, when Susanoo, the god of storms, proposed a deal—he would slay the dragon in exchange for Princess Kushinada’s hand in marriage. The King agreed, and Susanoo turned the princess into a comb and fixed her into his hair (we assume for safekeeping).
Trickery was needed to vanquish the beast, and Susanoo ordered a hedge to be built around a large field, with eight gates built into it. Eight barrels of strong sake were then placed on a stand underneath each of the eight gates. Susanoo waited, sheltered from view, for Yamata no Orochi to take the bait.
A storm brewed. Blinding lightning was seen and great thunderclaps were heard, as huge tremors shook the ground. Yamata no Orochi had arrived. Lured by the smell of the sake, the dragon began to drink each vat until he fell to the ground, drunk and incapacitated.
Susanoo cautiously approached the dragon, making sure he was in a deep sleep. Then, he began to cut off each head with his sword. To finish Yamata no Orochi off for good, he sliced through the tails until his sword snapped. Within the dragon’s flesh was a longsword known as The Heavenly Cloud Sword, which Susanoo took as a souvenir of his victory.
Yamata no Orochi was slain, and Susanoo married the princess and settled in Izumo.
This story symbolises the human sacrifices made to appease the anger of enemy tribes in ancient Japan. The incredible sword found in the dragon's body may represent the acquisition of a fearsome weapon to defeat opposition.
A Japanese dragon as depicted in an illustration by Katsushika Hokusai (c. 1836-1850)
Watatsumi
Watatsumi was the dragon god of the sea, governor of all aquatic kingdoms, and master of the tides. His great underwater palace known as Ryugo-jo was a haven for shipwrecked people, and his generosity was well-known.
A story in the Kojiki tells of a man named Hoori, who while scouring the sea looking for his brother’s lost hook, met one of Watatsumi’s daughters and fell in love. Otohime and Hoori married and stayed in Ryugo-jo. That is until, years later, Hoori became bored and homesick but knew he couldn’t return to land without his brother’s fish hook. Watatsumi, caring for the man, summoned the servants of his kingdom to search for the hook. Fortunately, a fish had recently swallowed the hook, and it was retrieved and given to Hoori. Hoori then returned to the land with his wife, the dragon goddess, and lived happily ever after!
The myth states that Hoori and Otohime’s grandson became the first Emperor of Japan. Thanks to this tale, it is believed that all Emperors are descendants of kamis (gods).
Watatsumi’s story served as proof that all Japanese Emperors were deities in the eyes of the people, due to their relation to the dragon god.
Want to learn more about the Japanese culture that inspired Conqueror’s Blade: Sengoku? Check out our Conqueror’s Tales on Miyamoto Musashi and the Life of a Samurai, and stay tuned for more!
Classic Corps: Grab Vintage Unit Bundles!
Pick up Unit Bundles from the sanguinary Season IV: Blood of the Empire and the incandescent Season V: Legacy of Fire with 70% off from the in-game Store from July 27 until August 10 (08:00 server time) and battle in historic style.
Blood of the Empire Unit Bundle
The Blood of the Empire Unit Bundle contains the following classic corps:
- The intrepid Janissaries are as fearless in battle as they are rich in rewards for their efforts
- The town border guards known as Azaps use their kilij-type swords to protect their cities and their commanders.
- The Sipahis cavalry is feared by many, and their planned charges while wielding heavy steel maces are terrifying to behold.
- The Silahdars swore an oath to protect their leader and seek to prove their prowess in battle.
Legacy of Fire Unit Bundle
Make history when you enter the battlefield with these soldiers of yore by your side:
- The twisted firestarters known as the Zykalian Militia defend their leader and deter enemies with their incendiary skills.
- Symmachean Stalwarts pride themselves on their dangerous offensive capabilities, as well as their troop-blocking potential.
- The chivalric knights of the Symmachean Paladins heal their brothers and sisters on the battlefield, while also packing an offensive punch.
- If firepower is your goal, the flamethrower-wielding Siphonarioi are your best bet in a fight.
Note: Each Bundle is subject to a purchase limit of one.Any Units already owned will be converted to Unit Medals.
Enter the fray with these retro Units, available now from the in-game Store!
New Unit: Start Earning the 4-Star Matchlock Ashigaru!
Draft the deft marksmen of the Matchlock Ashigaru (4-Star) via in-game events starting today!
Log into Conqueror’s Blade every day until August 3 (maintenance) to gather 5x Ashigaru Shields per day (35 total) and 1x Random Scroll of Mastery. Keep hold of those Ashigaru Shields, as you’ll need 100 to unlock the Unit!
Stay tuned for more info on events where you can grab Ashigaru Shields starting from August 3!
While they fight with firearms rather than follow the way of the sword, the Matchlock Ashigaru are an elite force to be reckoned with. Their great achievements cemented their name in the history books.
Jump into Conqueror's Blade now and start earning Ashigaru Shields so you can fight with the Matchlock Ashigaru by your side.
Server downtime - 27/07/2023
Please refer to the Patch Notes for documented changes. Meanwhile, stay tuned to our Discord channel in case of any immediate server updates.
Nation Cup: Register Now & Watch from August 7!
Do you have what it takes to win for your country? Prove it, and register now to play in the Nation Cup! Make history in the first community-run Conqueror’s Blade World Championship event, hosted by Madshin and supported by Conqueror’s Blade Community Managers.
Join the action as national teams of eight players duke it out for prizes, pride, and the title of Nation Cup Champions.
Registration is open now until July 23 via Discord, so gather your allies and prepare to fight! Selection of the national team captains will take place between July 24-31. For the pacifists among us, you can still catch the matches on our official Twitch channel and the CB Rivals channel.
The Nation Cup will be hosted by your Community Team including Milord, JoltSw1tch, KT_Peridot, Malveque, and our fabulous content creators from August 7.
Keep an eye on the Nation Cup Discord channel for the official schedule coming soon!
Join the Project ST Alpha Playtest from July 21–24!
Ready for a new challenge this weekend, Samurai? You’re invited to experience a brand-new Alpha Playtest on Steam from July 21 (14:00 CEST / 06:00 PDT) until July 24 (09:00 CEST / 01:00 PDT)! You’ll also receive a bundle of in-game rewards for Conqueror’s Blade, including the Epic Player Title ‘Giant Slayer’, when you play and complete a survey via Project ST’s in-game menu.
Project ST is a free online multiplayer party shooter currently in development at The Breach Studios under a working title. Prepare to jump into a madcap world stuffed with colorful characters, wacky weapons, and massive robots as you battle together with your pals!
Register now for the Alpha Playtest via the Project ST Steam page before it begins this Friday.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2055480/Project_ST
We can’t wait to show you what we’ve been working on—your playtime and feedback are invaluable to help us shape the future of Project ST’s development.
WHAT IS PROJECT ST?
Project ST (working title) is a free online multiplayer party shooter coming soon to Windows PC. Here are a few of the key features you can try during the Alpha Playtest:
- SUPER-SIZED FUN: Play through a series of electrifying battle rounds with friends! Hurtle across different maps and zones as you hold control points, blast enemy players, and unleash your robot base to seize the lead.
- CHOOSE YOUR CHARACTER: Select from an eclectic roster featuring Hiro, Armando, Ishani, Zoe, Sasha, and Fabio. Experiment with different characters, loadouts, and Bots to find your ideal playstyle!
- WACKY WEAPONS & BOTS: Let loose with a wacky arsenal of weapons, including blasters, splatter guns, explosive grenade launchers, and much more! You can also deploy a trusty trio of Blastbots, Medbots, and Techbots to help allies… or hinder enemies.
- GIANT MODE: Perform amazing feats to activate this massive, show-stopping power-up. Use it to launch Frenzy Rockets, Mega Beams, and Long-Range Scanners to your team’s explosive advantage, then finish things up by firing a devastating salvo at the enemy GIANT!
IMPORTANT: Project ST is still in an early phase of development. Certain features and content may not work as intended and may be subject to change in future versions of the game.
ALPHA PLAYTEST (JULY 21–24) SCHEDULE
- Starts: July 21 at 14:00 CEST / 06:00 PDT
- Ends: July 24 at 09:00 CEST / 01:00 PDT
HOW TO PLAY
- Project ST (Alpha Playtest) is available on Windows PC via Steam.
- Click ‘Request Access’ on the Project ST Steam page (access status will be visible on the game page once the Alpha Playtest is live).
- Click ‘PLAY NOW’ to download the Project ST Launcher.
- Install Project ST via the Launcher (available July 21).
- Play Project ST on Steam from July 21!
COMPLETE THE SURVEY, GET REWARDS IN CONQUEROR’S BLADE!
When you’ve finished playing the Project ST Alpha Playtest, we kindly ask that you fill in a survey via the game’s main menu.
Completing the survey will reward you with a promo code. Redeem it via the Conqueror’s Blade website to receive an Epic Player Title: Giant Slayer, x30 Artificer's Stones, and 7 days of Premium time!
The goal of this Alpha Playtest is to show you the core gameplay of Project ST and find out what players like, what they don’t, and where there’s room for improvement. Your help is critical in shaping the direction of development for Project ST, and ultimately in making it a fantastic online party shooter experience that appeals to gamers of all backgrounds and levels of experience.
You can also join the Project ST Discord to chat with Community Managers and fellow players! If you need help at any time during the Alpha Playtest, please contact MY.GAMES Support.
Times and dates are target estimations and may be subject to change. Check for the latest news on the Project ST Steam page for up-to-date information!
All or Nothing: Risk It All For a Sengoku Weapon ‘til August 3!
Get ready to roll the dice! The All or Nothing limited-time event is back from July 20 to August 3, with a few new changes this time around:
- Seasonal Seal is not in effect.
- Leadership is adjusted to 700.
- Players are automatically given 2x Rare Artillery on Attack and 1x Rare Artillery on Defence.
- The maximum group size to participate is three.
Prepare to enter the fray and earn Stars to exchange for Treasure Troves. Every battle won will net you 1 Star, but losing even one battle means losing all the Stars you have earned so far. Exchange them while you can or risk it all for more Stars! 3 Stars are needed to exchange for a Golden Trove, so be wary.
You can also complete Warden Quests in All or Nothing to earn rewards:
- Participate in 10 games (with a record of B or higher) and receive 2x Universal Challenge Vouchers
- Participate in 20 games (with a record of B or higher) and receive 5x Treatises
- Win nine games to receive 30x Uncommon Scrolls of Mastery
Exchange your Stars for Iron, Silver, and Gold Treasure Troves via the Event Page. Your first Golden Trove is guaranteed to include the Sengoku Weapon Attire Selection, meaning you can take your pick of the following Japanese-inspired Weapon Skins:
- Great Sanada Glaive
- Noble Yari Spear
- Wild Thunder Bow
Treasure Troves can include Treatises, Silver Keys, Gold Dust, Artillery, Uncommon Scrolls of Mastery, Protection Charms, Schematics, and more.
Victory Horns are not available during this event. However, Protection Charms are in effect. Consuming a Protection Charm will prevent the loss of Stars if you are defeated. Protection Charms can also be purchased from the in-game Store for added protection.
Tune into the Conqueror’s Tales Quiz Stream on July 21!
Are you a Conqueror’s Tales buff? Tune into Conqueror’s Blade on Twitch from 17:00 CEST on July 21 and prove it! Swot up on our latest instalments, and answer questions in our Conqueror’s Tales Quiz to win prizes.
If your trivia skills are up to scratch, you could walk away with Sovereigns, Artificer’s Stones, Artillery Chests, and Premium Account Time. Not bad for a bit of light reading!
Get a headstart on the competition and catch up on our latest Conqueror’s Tales below:
- The Philosopher’s Sword: Discover the life and works of Miyamoto Musashi, the sword saint.
- The Life of a Samurai: Learn about the real daily life of the martial arts masters.
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